Mongolian culture

Taimen Fishing in Huvsgul

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Day 1

Destination / Accommodation: Ulaanbaatar City / 4* Hotel

Ulaanbaatar city, the capital of Mongolia was established in 1639 in central Mongolia and was moved to its present location in 1778 after several resettlements by nomads. Now the capital is located in the right bank of Tuul River, surrounded by 4 sacred mountains. Until the Revolution of 1921, the city was made up of traditional felt yurts, but it developed into a modern European style city. Your visit will enable you to see the mixture of traditional felt yurts from ancient times, Soviet style of apartment blocks from Communist times and the modern style tall glass towers. Since almost half of the Mongolian population lives in Ulaanbaatar, it is an educational, economic, political and vital center of Mongolia.

Day 2

Huvsgul province has an area of 100.6 thousand km square and 123 thousand population. Murun, the center of Huvsgul province is located on the bank of Delgermurun river and it is in distance of 671 km from Ulaanbaatar. Most territory of the province covered with forest and there are big rivers like Selenge, Eg, Ider, Delgermurun and big lakes like Huvsgul, Sangiin dalai & Dood. Natural condition of the province is very suitable to grow livestock and there are usually goats, sheep and cow.

Activity: Fly to Murun (Eznis Airways, one and half hour), Driving to the temporary fishing lodge dedicated for you. Take lovely nature pictures on the way. Prepare for the following days fishing. Star gazing in the evening and relaxation in peaceful nature.

Day 3-6

Uur River. This extremely fresh water river begins from Khar Khyaruut mountain which belongs to Huvsgul National Park and flows through Siberian Taiga forest to the Eg river, one of the biggest river in Northern Mongolia. Uur river is rich in fish and the surrounding area is abundant with wildlife. Uur River usually floods in rainy months, July and August.

Day 7

Nomadic family. This is a place you will visit to a local nomadic family and experience their way of the life. Most nomadic families in Khangai zone usually have big number of sheep, goats, cows and horses. There is almost no camel. The family will be a simple nomadic family near the fishing lodge. Enjoy their hospitality and try some dairy products.

Activity: Fishing for Taimen. Visit to a nomadic family and discover their nomadic way of the life. Taste milk tea and dairy products. Learn how they herd their livestock. Free time hiking and relaxing near the fishing lodge.

Day 8

Destination / Accommodation: Murun town, Huvsgul / Dul local hotel

Taiga Region is a sub-arctic; evergreen coniferous forest of northern Eurasia located just south of the tundra and dominated by firs and spruces. There are not a lot of species of plants in the taiga because of the harsh conditions and not many plants can survive the extreme cold of the taiga winter. But it does have millions of insects in the summertime. Birds migrate there every year to nest and feed. There are Lynx, brown bear, loose, wolf, fox etc in the forest of Taiga.

Activity: Drive back to Murun. Take some breaks on the way and enjoy some hiking. Photograph. Have fun talking about the Taimen fishing days. Explore the center of Huvsgul province. Have some hot shover and rest.

Meals: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner;

Day 8

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Day 9

Destination / Accommodation: Ulaanbaatar City / 4* Hotel

International Intellectual Museum displays over 11,000 intellectual items from 130 countries around the world and over 5,000 of them are puzzles. Most of the displays of the museum represent various branches of science in simplified form by using toys and puzzles. Visitors are allowed to touch and challenge themselves by trying to solve the puzzles. National Folklore Concert; it is a witness the wonder of Mongolian throat singing, melodious dancing, pliant contortionism and melodious musical instruments.

Activity: Fly to Ulaanbaatar from Murun (Eznis Airways, one and half hour), International Intellectual museum and shopping for souvenirs, cashmere and woolen products. Show the Mongolian traditional folklore concert by Moon Stone or Tumen Ekh ensemble.